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Dyche to remain with Watford

Sean Dyche admits he is flattered to be linked with other clubs but is keen to remain with Watford.

The Hornets boss was in the running for the Hull City job before Steve Bruce was appointed and is also in the mix for the Birmingham City role but says he is content at Vicarage Road despite the interest.

"It has been very flattering to be linked with some high-profile vacancies, and I have had one or two agents sounding me out since the end of the season," he said.

"But quite honestly I am very happy at Watford. I really appreciated the chance given to me a year ago when I was made manager after Malky (Mackay) went to Cardiff, and loyalty works both ways.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my first season; it was a great learning curve for me in so many ways and I loved every minute.

"To be within touching distance of the play-offs was very encouraging and hopefully we can continue to make more progress next season.

"Obviously I'm an ambitious person, but my ambition right now is to build on what we achieved last season and make Watford competitive in a very tough league."